Introducing PixelBeasts
Minting will occur Oct 8, 8:30 am PT at pixelbeast.xyz. Join our Discord for up-to-date info on the project.
PixelBeasts are curious creatures exploring the metaverse looking for friends to play with — they like to build, share, and collaborate on cross-NFT utility tools.
The Artwork
PixelBeasts are 10k unique randomly computer generated 24x24 pixel pieces of art, from 2 million combinations. 41 base beasts, both real and mythical, adorning cute outfits, ready to party.
In addition to the standard visible attributes such as hat, apparel, etc. each PixelBeast is stuffed with fun attributes to allow for easier experimentation and for building cross-NFT utilities. Just to name a few “invisible attributes”:
- Best Friend & Nemesis: Every PixelBeast has one best friend and one nemesis.
- D&D Character Attributes: 6 base stats + class (warrior, thief, mage)
- Elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Air
- Habitat: Swamp, Island, Mountains, Forest, Plains
- Attribute X, Y, Z: Respectively, flat distribution, normal distribution, and exponential distribution.
- Dice Rolls: One roll each of D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20 to use as you please.
You can imagine a challenge that you can only compete if you and your best friend work together (the need to track down and befriend strangers). Some of the D&D attributes could play nicely in Loot related games. Who knows what else we could do with these!
The Community
The core PixelBeasts community is made up of VCs, founders, developers, artists, and collectors interested in learning about NFTs and their application to various industries. We see many early-stage startups first, and the PixelBeasts community is the first to raise our hand to collaborate with them.
In addition, the community has already started open-sourcing prototypes of cross-NFT utility tools:
- TangoNFT — A private chatroom for every NFT collection
- Tango Draw — A BAYC bathroom wall for every NFT collection
- Tango Talk — A wallet based messaging app
We’re already in talks with some exciting web3/token-gated tools we want to collaborate with, and the founders are in our community.
Benefits of owning a PixelBeast
What do you get by owning a PixelBeast?
- Access to Beastopia, a token-gated social community alongside VCs, founders, developers, designers, and collectors who are excited about building and sharing utility tools for the NFT ecosystem, some of which will be open sourced.
- Weekly BeastUp PixelBeast holders will be invited to a private weekly event in a pixelated virtual environment where they can walk around and socialize with their BeastieBuddies.
- You get a front-row seat to innovation in the ecosystem. As a VC, I come across many exciting startups in the space. PixelBeasts will be the platform I use to test these tools.
- Private AMAs, Office Hours, and more with Yohei and his friends (other VCs, founders, innovators, etc.).
- You can stare at them all day. Because they’re cute AF.
- ??? — The best utility to come from this project, I couldn’t tell you today. Will it be a game? A token-gated metaverse? Or perhaps it’s always been about the friends we make along the way.
Team
Unlike other projects with a fully staffed team, this is just me, Yohei — and of course you, the community. This project is my personal web3 strategy as a VC (my background is deep in media, having worked closely with Disney and Nintendo). I look forward to learning from you — and hopefully soon to invest alongside you in various projects, tokens, and NFTs! (Are we doing a DAO?)
Roadmap
Life has no roadmap, and neither does PixelBeasts. PixelBeasts are for those who seek the unexpected.
How do I get one??
Minting will occur on October 8th! Join our Discord to make sure you don’t miss the announcement.
